UGC Teaching Aptitude Part II

QUESTIONS
1. If majority of students in your class are weak you should
(a) not care about the intelligent students
(b) keep your speed of teaching fast so that students comprehension level may increase
(c) keep your teaching slow
(d) keep your teaching slow along with some extra guidance to bright pupils



2. If some, of your pupils misbehave with you in the college campus you must
(a) report to the principal
(b) report to their parents
(c) improve their behaviour by your own character and scholarship
(d) mobilize other teachers against these guys


3. A teacher in the class should keep the pitch of his voice
(a) high enough
(b) low
(c) moderate
(d) sometime low and somtime high


4. If some students fail in the examination it is the fault of
(a) the teacher
(b) the principal
(c) pupils themselves
(d) text books


5. A teacher who is not able to draw the attention of his students should
(a) evaluate his teaching method and improve it
(b) resign from the post
(c) find fault in his pupils
(d) start dictating


6. In back-benchers are always talking in the classroom a teacher should
(a) let them do what they are doing
(b) punish them
(c) ask them to sit on the front benches
(d) none of the above


7. A teacher
(a) should introduce the lesson before he starts teaching
(b) should have command over his language
(c) should have command over his subject
(d) all of the above


8. If a teacher is not able to answer the question of a pupil he should
(a) say that he will answer after consultation
(b) rebuke the pupil
(c) say that the question is wrong
(d) feel shy of his ignorance


9. Arrange the following teaching process in order.
(i) Relating the present knowledge with the previous knowledge
(ii) evaluation
(iii) Re teaching.
(iv) formulating objectives
(v) presentation of materials
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)
(b) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv), (v)
(c) (v), (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(d) (iv), (i),(v), (ii), (iii)


10. Use of telecast materials
(a) enhances concentration and learning
(b) reduces the burden of the teacher
(c) increases retention power
(d) all of the above


11. If students are not able to follow, you should
(a) give them prompt
(b) make the matter easy
(c) illustrate with examples
(d) All of the above


12. Micro teaching is useful to students of
(a) Primary classes only
(b) junior classes only
(c) 10 + 2 classes only
(d) higher classes and primary classes both


13. If remarks are passed by students on you, as a teacher, you will
(a) punish them
(b) expel them from the college
(c) take revenge while evaluating internal test copies
(d) be impartial at the time of evaluation


14. Maximum participation of students is possible in teaching through
(a) lecture method
(b) discussion method
(c) textbook method
(d) audio-visual aids


15. Which of the following IS the most important single factor in underlying-the success of beginning a teacher?
(a) scholarship
(b) communicative ability
(c) personality and its ability to relate to the class and to the pupils
(d) organizational ability


16. The greatest important cause of failure in beginning for a teacher lies in the area of
(a) inter-personal relationship
(b) verbal ability
(c) knowledge of the teacher
(d) tight handling of the students


17. All of the following are the characteristic features of an effective teacher except
(a) emphasis upon standard
(b) emphasizing group discussion for the purpose of clarifying the objectives
(c) emphasis upon the quick control of the problematic situation
(d) differential treatment meted out to students of his class


18. An effective-teaching means all of the following except
(a) a teacher teaches with enthusiasm
(b) a teacher finds fault in his students
(c) a teacher puts emphasis more on teaching than on class control
(d) a teacher is interested in making the subject. Matter understood rather than on completing the course


19. The field of education is permeated by conflicts and misconception because
(a) problems In education call for subjectivity of interpretation
(b) problems encountered in teaching are not amenable to rigorous scientific investigation
(c) there are not good teaching methods and procedures
(d) teachers are not worthy of doing rigorous scientific investigation


20. The introduction of career courses in schools and colleges aims at
(a) developing the ability to make the intelligent choice of jobs
(b) providing professional knowledge to students
(c) increasing G.K. in students
(d) All of the above


21. The main role of education according to Plato was'
(a) to develop the power of contemplation
(b) to develop the personality of each individual
(e) to strengthen the state
(d) All of the above

22. Teachers should study educational philosophy because
(a) they do not know it
(b) they do not have their own philosophy
(c) philosophy' is the backbone of all disciplines
(d) they may improve their work by clarifying their own philosophy


23. Kindergarten (KG.) system of education means garden of small kids  which is
indebted to
(a) Dewey (b) Froebel
(c) Plato (d) Spencer


25. A democratic society is one which
(a) follows the principles of equality, freedom, fraternity and justice.
(b) Respects the enlightened individuals
(c) believes Ill ' equal educational opportunity
(d) All of the above


26. An effective teacher adopts the norms of the
(a) democratic society
(b) leizes faire society
(c) autocratic society
(d) all of the above according to the situation


27. While dealing with juvenile delinquents a teacher should
(a) play them with filthy sex jokes
(b) talk with them frankly and guide and channelize their potentialities in constructive ways
(e) complain to .the principal against them .
(d) none of the above


28. TV is superior-to radio as teaching aid because it
(a) is costly
(b) invites two senses-hearing and  vision simultaneously leading to more accurate form of learning
(c) is generally liked by pupils
(d) all of the above


29. The major responsibility with which the school personnel have been entrusted is that
(a) it harmonizes the needs of the child and demands of the society for the benefit of both
(b) it makes the child able to get job
(e) it prepares the school programme according to the need of the child
(d) all of the above .

30. The best educational programme is one which is according to the
(a) need of the child
(b) ability of the child
(c) interest of child
(d) all of these along with the need of the society


31. While delivering lecture if there is some disturbance in the class, then a teacher should
(a) keep quite for a while and then go on
(b) not bother of what is happening in the class
(e) punish those causing disturbance
(d) all of the above


32. On which of the following statements there is consensus among educators?
(a) Disciplinary cases should be sent to the principal only when other means have failed
(b) Disciplinary cases should never be sent to the principal's office
(e) Disciplinary cases should be totally neglected in the class
(d) None of the above


33. Classroom discipline can be maintained effectively by.
(a) Knowing the cause of indiscipline and handling it with stern hand
(b) providing a programme which is according to the need and interest of the pupils
(e) by putting on fancy clothes in the classroom
(d) none of the above


34. The most appropriate meaning of learning is
(a) inculcation of knowledge '.
(b) Modification of behaviour
(c) personal adjustment
(d) acquisition of skills


35. In the final analysis, teaching must be thought of mainly as a process of.
(a) Asking questions and evaluating the learning
(b) directing the activities of the pupils
c) hearing the lrecitation of pupils
(d) all of the above


36. The functions of a teacher is in the order of
(a) guiding the child, helping him towards progress and evaluation
(b) checking homework, guiding him and assigning further task
(c) Both of these
(d) None of the above


37. A teacher in the class is
(a) the president of the group
(b) a director of the group
(c) a leader and guide of the group
(d) all of the above


38. Teachers primary responsibility lies in
(a) planning educational experiences
(b) implementing policies
(e) keeping students records
(d) all of the above


39. A teacher is expected to do, all except
(a) participation in community activities
(b) help pupils to solve their problems
(c) taking interest in politics
(d) sponsor clubs and other school affairs
(e) keeping students' records


40. In order ' to develop rapport with your pupils you should
(a) guide them
(b) behave them in a democratic ray
(c) have communicative ability ,
(d) all of the above


41. Verbal guidance is least effective  ' teaching
(a) attitude (b) concept and facts
(c) relationship (d) skills


42. A teacher meeting his students for the first time should
(a) start teaching without caring the student’s likes and dislikes.
(b) Develop rapport with the class
(e) give a broad outline of the whole subject
(d) (b) and (c) both


43: Before starting instruction a teacher should
(a) know the existing knowledge of his students and their background knowledge
(b) be aware of the environmental variables acting on the mind of the pupils
(c) be competent enough to arouse the curiosity of his pupils
(d) all of the above


44. Observable behaviours which a teacher can use in the class to bring home to the pupil an idea or point is technically called
(a) teaching skills.
(b) Communication facilities
(c) demonstration
(d) none of these


45. Quality of education in a school/college can be measured through
(a) infra structural facilities available
(b) manpower, teachers arid principal available
(c) students' achievement
(d) all of the above


46. Which of the following statement  regarding motivation is correct?
(a) Freewill, intellect and reason are the motivating factors according to Plato
(b) Inborn, unlearned tendencies, called instincts are the motivating forces according to James Burt
(c) Curiosity and level of aspiration are the motivating factors according to Berlyne
(d) All of the above

47. An effective teacher is expected to
(a) encourage the students to make initiative
(b) reduce the anxiety level of students to moderate level
(c) to make students feel that education is their need
(d) all of the above ,


48. The professional requirements of a teacher as explained in the UNESCO publication is/are
(a) mastery over the subject and competency for teaching
(b) Innovativeness ill approach and teaching strategies
(c) justice to the profession
(d) All of the above


49. Effective teaching means
(a) Love, cooperation, sympathy, affection and encouragement given to students .
(b) Corporal punishment given to students at the time of moral offences
(c) Individualized instruction and open classroom discussion
(d) both (a) and (c)


50. All of the following statements regarding a teacher are correct except) that he is the
(a) a friend, guide and philosopher
(b) teaches what the students do not know
(c) the leader of the Class
(d) changes his attitudes and behavior according to the need of the society


51. Drop outs are more likely to be
(a) unemployed
(b) vulnerable to the  requirement of public assistance
(c) engaged in antisocial behaviour
(d) all of these


52. Teacher's professionalism means
(a) the extent to which a teacher subscribes to a professional code
(b) a teacher has to teach for getting salaries
(c) a teacher must have completed professional teachers training course before his appointment
(d) all of the above


53. Teachers' professionalism may be assessed in terms of all of the following commitments except ..
(a) commitment to the profession and students
(b) commitment to the colleagues and employer
(c) commitment to the religion and castes
(d) commitment to the parents and community


54. The first important step in teaching is
(a) planning before }land .
(b) Organizing material to be taught
(c) knowing the background of students
(d) none~ of the above


55. Suppose you are an ambitious teacher. You have high ideals for class room teaching but your hard labour goes Invain. The reason underlying this problem maybe
(a) Your teaching level is above the ability level of students
(b) Individual differences among students make your efforts futile
(c) both of these
(d) none of the above


56. If a student becomes unconscious in the class what will you do first?
(a) Rushing to the principal's office and
con vas sing for help impatiently
(b) Telephoning student's parents and waiting for them
(c) Giving first aid to him and trying to contact any nearby doctor
(d) making arrangement to send him to his home


57. If you come across to teach a blind student along with the normal students what type of behaviour you are expected·to exhibit?
(a) Take care of him with sympathy
(b) Don't give any extra attention because majority of students may suffer
(c) Arrange the seat in the front row and try to keep your teaching pace according to him without making the other students suffer
(d) none of the above , ,


58. A new comer teacher w:ho is maltreated in his class will deal with the students by
(a) applying punitive measures
(b) improving his qualities and expressing it before them in a good way
(c) changing his class after consultation with the principal
(d) giving them a threat of expulsion


59. If a child is a back bencher and is unable to watch the black board clearly, As a result he stands, sees and sits repeatedly. What inference will you draw regarding the case? '
(a) The child is of short height as compared to his class mates
(b) The blackboard is under shining effect of light
(c) The child has defective-vision
(d) both (a) and (c) "


60.A child may have hearing impairment if
(a) he speaks loudly unusually
(b) he comes nearer to the speaker during conversation '
(c) he generally says, "Please repeat" to the teacher
(d) all of the above -


61. If a girl student requests you to collect her posts at your address what would you like to do in this case?
( a) You would not give permission as it is against your own principles
(b) You will never give her your own address suspecting a foul game
(c) You will permit the girl to collect the 12 posts at your address because as a teacher you should do it
(d) You will permit her because you have some attachment with her


62: Suppose you are teaching in a minority - college where casteism and narrow mindedness victimize you, for better adjustment there you should
(a) uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow wall and develop scientific temper in your students
(b) be submissive there and save your job at all costs
(c) rebel against such attitudes as it is against the norms of the Indian society
(d) none of the above


63.' If a high 'caste teacher adopts a discriminatory attitude toward a low caste students his behaviour is
(a) correct according to his religion
(b) against the national spirit, and need of the hour
(c) not against the constitutional provisions
(d) not against the code of teacher's professionalism of UNESCO


64. If a student is-constantly rubbing his eyes and is 'unattentive during blackboard work he is having
(a) adjustment problem
(b) ' hearing problem
(c) visual problem
(d) all of the above


65. If you are irritated and show rashness because of the inadequate behaviours shown by others what' do you think about your own behaviour
(a) it is justified because behaviours are echo lime
(b) your behaviour is not good because elders have the right to have you in this way
(c) your behaviour is also the sign of maladjustment and so try to control yourself when you are maltreated
(d) none' of these


66. Suppose the teachers are busy in cracking

(a) Persuade them decently not to waste

(b) Live in isolation or change the group filthy jokes and you are also there but you

(c) instruct them to mind their language are unable to stop them you should while passing leisure time
 (d) be critical and remind them "for the their time-in-time jokes nobility of their jobs

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(c) (d) (d) (b) (c) (a) (c) (b) (b) (a)
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(a) (d) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (b) (a) (d)
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Note: Steps in teaching
1. Planning before handle

2. Knowing the background
3. Organizing the material to be taught

4. Presentation of material

5. Analysis and Synthesis
6. Evaluation

7. Recapitulation